Knights of Columbus Council #9368

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Feb 2026: Culture of Life

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Culture of Life January Recap:

Annunciation Maternity Home Open House https://wp.thematernityhome.org/events-grid/
AMH celebrated 25 years of serving moms and babies on Thursday, January 15t*
The OLAMS Angels Gala was held Friday, January 23r0,

, at 6pm, Mayborn Civic Center in

Temple, our council had 2 sponsor tables at the gala, there was a good turnout despite the impending icy weather.

State ProLife activities on January 24* the anniversary of Roe Vs Wade:
Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day Mass was held at St. Louis King of France the ICE location
March & Rally ensued despite the freezing weather, Bishop Daniel Garcia & Gov.
Abbott were the prominent speakers
At St. William Parish:
St. Joseph Adoption Novena for Life was ICED out Saturday, Sunday & Monday and resumed on schedule thru Sunday February 1, it was especially comforting for the folks that had an adoption within the family
The check for $2,500 financial support to the St. John Paul I! Residence for our retired priests was sent in to the diocese
The ASAP check from KC Supreme of $400 was sent to the Elizabeth House in College
Station

Culture of Life February 2026 Activities:

Provide $2,500 budgeted financial support to the Annunciation Maternity Home in Georgetown
AMH is qualified to receive additional funds through the KC Supreme ASAP Program, council donations of $500 are supplemented $100 by Supreme
Annual Celebration of Mothers Banquet, Tuesday May 6, 2026, at St. William PEC~!
AMH website https://wp.thematernityhome.org/events-grid/
Motion to support AMH with $2,500
This concludes the Culture of Life budgeted expenses of $12,500 to maternity homes and shelters as well as for our retired priests for the fraternal year 2025-2026

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November 2025 Newsletter

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Let Love Always Triumph!

Dear Brother Knights,

Who’s ready for Thanksgiving? I’m really enjoying the weather these days. I’m back to bike-riding on the infamous Brushy Creek Trail—please send your prayers! We’re also well into football season. Pretty crazy how the early season polls have completely changed: Penn State and Texas are down, while Indiana and Vanderbilt are up. I guess this is what happens when you can buy a team.

I hope that you and your families are doing well.

Reflections on Faith and Public Witness

A topic that’s been on my mind lately is how more people seem to be praying and displaying their faith publicly. Last month, I wrote about the passing of Charlie Kirk. What brought it up again was seeing his widow, Erika Kirk, speak last night at a Turning Point USA conference.

Fox News even stopped its regular programming to air her full speech and a following Q&A by JD Vance. The takeaway was clear—this prayer-based conference mattered enough to preempt normal broadcasts. Erika spoke about her husband’s mission to reach youth and share the message of faith.

Another powerful moment occurred at a Detroit Lions / Atlanta Falcons pre-season game. Morice Norris, a defensive back, suffered a severe head and neck injury after a hard impact. Players from both teams stopped the game, formed a prayer circle, and refused to play another down until their teammate received care.

Hours later, the Lions announced that Morice was in stable condition with feeling in his extremities. One teammate said, “All glory to God.” Norris confirmed on Instagram that he was “all good,” sharing the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Just amazing. Public acts of faith like these seem more visible than ever. I don’t recall seeing this kind of openness over the past few decades. I pray it continues and grows. My hope is that, if I ever face such a moment, I too can stand up proudly for what I believe.

October Highlights

First Friday Adoration (Oct. 4)
We had another strong turnout with 13 brother Knights coming together to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. Let’s keep it up.

Burgers & Bourbon with Fr. Enrique (Oct. 5)
Several brother Knights prepared a meal that included burgers and bourbon. The gathering, hosted by Fr. Enrique at the rectory, was a prize from the Casino Night live auction.

Fall Food Drive (Oct. 2025)
Our Chisholm Trail Council helped St. Vincent de Paul by sorting donated food on Tuesday afternoons. We exceeded our goal of 10,000 pounds—an outstanding effort!

Vivat Jesus!
Rick Mara
Grand Knight – Chisholm Trail Council #9368
Saint William Catholic Church, Round Rock, TX
(512) 626-3899 | rickkc9368@gmail.com

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October 2025 – Culture of Life

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Culture of Life October 2025 Activities:

Participate in post-Roe campaigns
Central Texas Coalition for Life
The Fall 40 Days for Life Campaign runs from Sep 24th -Nov 2″d 2025
Sign up at: https://www.centraltexascoalition.com/signup/
Provide $2,500 budgeted financial support to Elizabeth House in Bryan/College Station
Elizabeth House is qualified to receive additional funds through the KC ASAP Program, council donations of $500 are supplemented $100 by Supreme Elizabeth House for website https://elizhouse.com
Texas Alliance for Life https://www.texasallianceforlife.org
Annual Benefit Dinner Saturday October 25h,

“, 2025 at 6:30pm Hilton Austin

Culture of Life November 2025 Activities:

Provide $2,500 budgeted financial support to Our Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter
23гd Annual Gala, January 24, 2026, Mayborn Civic Center in Temple
OLAMS website https://ladyoftheangels.org/

Culture of Life January 2026 Activities:

At St. William Parish:
St. Joseph Novena for Life Jan 24-Feb 1, 2026 supported by KC, CDA & St. William
ProLife Ministry
State ProLife activities during Roe Vs Wade anniversary:
Council participation in the Jan 24, 2026 ProLife Masses, March and Rally for Life

Culture of Life in Texas:

Texas lawmakers in action:
Texas Right to Life https://texasrighttolife.com/ reports:
The Woman and Child Protection Act (HB 7) the law takes effect in Decem and allows citizens to sue anyone manufacturing/distributing/prescribing a inducing drugs to or from Texas.
Texas Values https://txvalues.org reports:
SB33 – the bill bans taxpayer dollars from funding abortion travel and logistics.

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